Youth archery hunting

[bigneily]

Can a youth who has completed the core course legally bowhunt without an adult ? My son is 16 and shoots his bow regularly , I was just wondering if he can head out without me . Anyone have any experience with something like this . Thanx

[BowRunner]

If he has a full license, my opinion is yes. If he is hunting on a youth license, my opinion is no. My opinion may be worthless.

[bigneily]

He has his full license and tags, But I kinda figured the same that no laws would be broke as long as he wasn't carrying his rifle.

[buzz720]

Page 18 of the regs:
All youth under 18 years of age must beaccompanied by an experienced supervisinghunter.

[bigneily]

Page 18 of the regs: Thanx for the info .

[Viking]

Page 18 refers to youth and initiation hunters. Someone regardless of age who has a hunter number is not a youth hunter, but a resident hunter and get his own license and tags. therefore should be able to hunt solo with a bow

[hare_assassin]

The quoted "youth" from the statement in the regs does not mean "Youth Hunter" wrt licencing, the way I read it. Gotta love the "grey areas".

[buzz720]

Page 18 refers to youth and initiation hunters. Someone regardless of age who has a hunter number is not a youth hunter, but a resident hunter and get his own license and tags. therefore should be able to hunt solo with a bow

This is incorrect. If we look past the synopsis, the wildlife act section 11, subsection 5

(5) A person under 18 years of age commits an offence if the person hunts unless the person is accompanied by and under the close personal supervision of a person who(a) is 18 years of age or older,

[4pointer]

Regs say that any one under 18, whether or not they have completed a hunter training course, must be supervised by a licensed and properly qualified adult.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Also make sure his bow is shooting the minimum weight. At 16 I'm sure he's plenty strong enough.